Postcode Analysis Basingstoke and Deane, South East

FARLEIGH RISE, RG21 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARLEIGH RISE, RG21 3BS.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG21 3BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, RG21 3BS is established retirement territory. With £555k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG21 3BS is a sought-after residential area on Farleigh Rise, 0.7km from Black Dam in Basingstoke. Administratively it sits within Eastrop & Grove ward and the Basingstoke constituency.

For serious buyers, RG21 3BS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG21 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00167867 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG21 3BS. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 555,000

2 sales · Mean £ 555,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG21 3BS has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order7
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good320 pupils0.7 km
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Fairfields Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Rucstall Primary School

Good194 pupils0.8 km
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The Costello School

Good1173 pupils1.0 km
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Cranbourne

Good557 pupils1.1 km
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King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery

Requires Improvement223 pupils1.4 km
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Kings Furlong Junior School

Good318 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Audleys Wood Hotel1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Basingstoke Town Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Gabardine Bar1.0 km
  • Rhu Bar1.0 km
  • The Bounty Inn0.8 km
  • The Irish Centre0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • BP Grove Road / M&S Simply Food0.2 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • A&S Market1.0 km
  • Black Dam Stores0.6 km
  • Hackwood Stores0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Dice Tower1.0 km
  • Greek Street0.7 km
  • Tea Bar1.0 km
  • The Creation Space Cafe0.7 km
  • Tuli Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co Op0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Black Dam Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
  • Kings Pizza And Kebab0.9 km
  • New City Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Beijing House Takeaway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Basingstoke1.6 km
  • Bramley (Hants)8.6 km
  • Hook9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Skippets Lane0.1 km
  • Skippets Lane0.1 km
  • Queen Marys College0.3 km
  • Westfield Road0.3 km
  • Venture Roundabout0.3 km